An “enchanting” character cottage with “stunning” vaulted oak beam ceilings has gone on the market in Leicestershire. The three-bedroom property offers a “rare combination” of period charm and “contemporary comfort”, according to estate agents.
The detached cottage on Main Road in Upper Broughton underwent a complete renovation in 2015 that preserved “original” features including exposed timberwork throughout. Rex Gooding Estate Agents say the property now includes modern gas central heating and double glazing while maintaining its “rustic character”.
The heart of the home is described as a “wonderfully generous” ‘L’ shaped open-plan kitchen, dining and living area with a “cosy” log burning stove. The “contemporary” kitchen includes an integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher, gas hob and electric oven, while a breakfast bar provides casual dining space, estate agents say.
French doors open “seamlessly” onto a patio area “perfect for alfresco dining”, according to the listing. The master bedroom upstairs is “particularly impressive” with soaring vaulted ceilings and “beautiful” oak beams, while two additional “well-proportioned” bedrooms and a “contemporary” bathroom complete the first floor, estate agents say.
Outside, the cottage benefits from an “established” enclosed garden that provides a “private sanctuary” with patio area and two off-road parking spaces, according to the listing. The property has an “impressive” energy rating of 79/88, which estate agents describe as “particularly noteworthy for a character property of this age”.
Upper Broughton is located around five miles from Melton, with the cottage listed at a guide price of £385,000. Further details can be found on property websites.
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